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Niger River Delta (Bonny)

River fishing  Rivers (Bonny, Niger Delta) · 06:21 - 18:44

Niger River Delta (Bonny) is a river in Rivers (Bonny, Niger Delta). Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 17:29–19:29

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
21%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Perch
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
16%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
14%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
14%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
12%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant African Threadfin
Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
12%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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African Red Snapper
African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
11%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Niger River Delta (Bonny) is a river in Rivers (Bonny, Niger Delta).

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Great Barracuda, Nile Tilapia, African Sharptooth Catfish and Giant African Threadfin.

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for atlantic tarpon at dusk. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Niger River Delta (Bonny)?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Great Barracuda, Nile Tilapia, African Sharptooth Catfish, Giant African Threadfin and African Red Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Niger River Delta (Bonny)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Niger River Delta (Bonny)?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Niger River Delta (Bonny) right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 21%.